The city has announced installation of new walk signals called Leading Pedestrian Interval Program at 80 intersections this year across Toronto. This change at an intersection gives pedestrians an advanced walk signal at the start of each traffic signal change ...
Read More »Kavanagh praises tribunal reversal of condo approval
Suzanne Kavanagh was pleased to hear that a proposed 19-storey development at the Berkeley Events site beside the historic church at Queen and Berkeley St. has been stopped by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, formerly the Ontario Municipal Board. Kavanagh ...
Read More »GDRA posts Garden District ward boundaries
New Ward Boundaries for the GDRA The City of Toronto’s 2018 municipal election will be conducted using a new 47 ward boundary model for Toronto, a change from the current 44 ward model. This new 47 ward model will take ...
Read More »Expect a Ferris wheel on Toronto Island
A Ferris wheel ala London’s famed wheel is likely in the cards for Toronto Island. Unless he has changed his mind since brother Rob was Toronto’s mayor, new Ontario Premier Doug Ford would have a Ferris wheel erected on the ...
Read More »Adelaide St. E. watermain replaced after 142 years
The Watermain under Adelaide Street East to be replaced this summer after 142 years of service Beginning July 3, the City of Toronto will replace the watermain and City-owned portions of substandard water services along Adelaide Street East between Jarvis ...
Read More »A new government to partner with
Doug Ford was sworn in as the 26th Premier of Ontario. Following the official swearing-in at Queen’s Park, public remarks were made on the lawn. A new cabinet was announced. Here is the new cabinet, reduced from 28 ministers to ...
Read More »City officially opens outdoor pools
Toronto has officially kicked off the 2018 summer season at Heron Park with the opening of 59 city-wide outdoor pools and over 100 wading pools. All outdoor pools and wading pools will begin their full-time summer schedules on Saturday, June ...
Read More »Chris Murray appointed city manager of Toronto
Toronto City Council appointed Chris Murray to the position of City Manager today (June 27), following a comprehensive search. He will assume the role August 13 and report to City Council. “The City Manager is responsible for leading the women ...
Read More »Toronto celebrates Pollinator Week June 18-24
City of Toronto celebrates National Pollinator Week with a community art project. Mayor Tory has proclaimed June 18 to 24 as Pollinator Week in the City of Toronto. To celebrate, residents are invited to join local artist Eric Gold to ...
Read More »Weekend events with road closures in Toronto
Several events in Toronto this weekend will involve road closures as described below. Residents and visitors are encouraged to come out and enjoy these events. Businesses in the areas affected are open to pedestrian traffic but some roads will be ...
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